After being made aware of an inappropriate text conversation between his 15-year-old child and her 42-year-old teacher, a Baltimore father was NOT happy at all.

The police were alerted to the "relationship" and after an officer read over the texts, it was described as an "emotional relationship that seemed inappropriate for a teacher and student." However, no laws were broken by the teacher.

]]>http://q103albany.com/free-beer-hot-wings-dad-hits-teacher-with-baseball-bat-after-inappropriate-texts-with-daughter-video/feed/0Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesIf Dogs Texted, They'd Write the Greatest and Silliest Thingshttp://q103albany.com/dogs-texted/
http://q103albany.com/dogs-texted/#commentsThu, 22 May 2014 17:43:02 +0000TheFW Staffhttp://thefw.com/?p=228563Continue reading…]]>Forget about imagining what life would be like if dogs could talk. Let's think a little more 21st century and see what life would be like if dogs could text.

]]>http://q103albany.com/dogs-texted/feed/0iStockWhat's The Top Activity For Drivers?http://q103albany.com/singing-most-popular-driving-activity/
http://q103albany.com/singing-most-popular-driving-activity/#commentsWed, 19 Mar 2014 13:24:50 +0000Wes Styleshttp://q103albany.com/?p=280200Continue reading…]]>It's law here in the state of New York to not talk or text while you are behind the wheel. Let's face facts: as much as that isn't safe, a lot of us still do it.

There are a million and one things to distract us while driving, but what's the most popular activity for drivers? Texting? Talking on the phone? Would you believe singing?

]]>http://q103albany.com/singing-most-popular-driving-activity/feed/0iStockThe Funniest Texting Fails on the Webhttp://q103albany.com/texting-fails/
http://q103albany.com/texting-fails/#commentsWed, 04 Dec 2013 14:30:55 +0000Marla Rosenthalhttp://thefw.com/?p=140608Continue reading…]]>Let’s face it, we’re living in an increasingly digital world. Even toddlers are walking around with Instagram on their smart phones. In theory this should make us the communication generation. But we’re not. Check out these great texting fails for proof!

]]>http://q103albany.com/texting-fails/feed/0AMC Theaters To Include "Texting Aisle" In Movie Theaters.http://q103albany.com/amc-theaters-to-include-texting-aisle-in-movie-theaters/
http://q103albany.com/amc-theaters-to-include-texting-aisle-in-movie-theaters/#commentsMon, 21 Oct 2013 11:49:30 +0000Wes Styleshttp://q103albany.com/?p=244144Continue reading…]]>While sitting and waiting for the previews to roll out in a movie, you see the courtesy reminders towards your fellow movie goers - These include turning off your cell phones. Which you think would be common sense, but for some it is now.

What if you were so addicted to your phone that you couldn't bare to turn it off? What do you do for that 2 hours you're in the theater sweating every moment you are "disconnected" from the world?

You might not have to worry anymore, much to the dismay of those in the theater with you.

]]>http://q103albany.com/amc-theaters-to-include-texting-aisle-in-movie-theaters/feed/0Christopher Furlong, Getty ImagesNew Phone App Prevents You From Using Phone While Drivinghttp://q103albany.com/new-phone-app-prevents-you-from-using-phone-while-driving/
http://q103albany.com/new-phone-app-prevents-you-from-using-phone-while-driving/#commentsFri, 20 Sep 2013 12:14:14 +0000Wes Styleshttp://q103albany.com/?p=237423Continue reading…]]>Earlier this week on the Northway, electronic signs up and down the highway were placed with mention of the state's Text & Driving law along with information about the new penalties for violating said law.

If you are one of the many who can't stay off your phone while behind the wheel, there's a new app to help you with that called DriveID.

]]>http://q103albany.com/new-phone-app-prevents-you-from-using-phone-while-driving/feed/0Flickr: Lord JimNew Text And Driving Law Increases Penalties In New Yorkhttp://q103albany.com/new-text-and-driving-law-increases-penalties/
http://q103albany.com/new-text-and-driving-law-increases-penalties/#commentsTue, 17 Sep 2013 12:41:52 +0000Wes Styleshttp://q103albany.com/?p=236619Continue reading…]]>If you've driven the North Way in the last couple of days, chances are you've seen the signs displaying the penalties of the new Text & Driving Law. To be honest, I had no clue of the new and stiffer fines until I saw the signs; I guess they did their job because they definitely got my attention.

]]>http://q103albany.com/thumbells-will-help-keep-your-thumbs-texting-skills-super-sharp/feed/0Fuse12 Hilarious Breakup Textshttp://q103albany.com/12-hilarious-breakup-texts/
http://q103albany.com/12-hilarious-breakup-texts/#commentsThu, 06 Jun 2013 14:03:53 +0000Cameron Simcikhttp://thefw.com/?p=209027Continue reading…]]>It doesn't matter which way we spin it; breaking up stinks. (Unless, of course, you're the breaker-upper, in which case it's like a cause for celebration.) Either way, cutting the relationship cord has gotten a bit easier ever since text messaging hit the scene. As it turns out, break up texts can be hilarious.

]]>http://q103albany.com/12-hilarious-breakup-texts/feed/0ThinkStock'Textastrophe' Pranks People Who Publicly Display Their Phone Numberhttp://q103albany.com/textastrophe/
http://q103albany.com/textastrophe/#commentsTue, 14 May 2013 13:00:52 +0000Emerald Catronhttp://thefw.com/?p=205331Continue reading…]]>Have you ever seen somebody share their phone number publicly (on Craigslist maybe, or one of those homemade ads for "computer lessons" on the subway) and thought to yourself "I should totally prank this guy"? You haven't? Oh, uh ... neither have we. Ever. Clearly -- we're not monsters. But the person behind Textastrophe is!

]]>http://q103albany.com/textastrophe/feed/0TextastropheAmerica's #1 In Texting While Driving (Excuse Me While I Text That)http://q103albany.com/americas-1-in-texting-while-driving-excuse-me-while-i-text-that/
http://q103albany.com/americas-1-in-texting-while-driving-excuse-me-while-i-text-that/#commentsFri, 15 Mar 2013 15:23:58 +0000Wes Styleshttp://q103albany.com/?p=184906Continue reading…]]>It's common for folks to say "America Is #1" for various reason and now we have a new reason to tout, not sure it's a great one though.

A survey conducted across the world shows who text more behind the wheel and guess what? We're #1, by a long shot.

]]>http://q103albany.com/americas-1-in-texting-while-driving-excuse-me-while-i-text-that/feed/0Flickr: poka0059'Sleep Texting' Is Now a Thing Among Teenagershttp://q103albany.com/sleep-texting/
http://q103albany.com/sleep-texting/#commentsThu, 14 Feb 2013 13:00:22 +0000Jeremy Taylorhttp://thefw.com/?p=186347Continue reading…]]>Being a teenager is a perilous time in one's life as a not-quite fully developed brain will cause the teen to make all kinds of questionable decisions.

Now thanks to a new phenomenon called sleep-texting, the teenager can even make these bad decisions while they are catching z's.

]]>http://q103albany.com/sleep-texting/feed/0Chapendra, FlickrIs That Text Message From a Hacker? – Tech Tuesdayhttp://q103albany.com/is-that-text-message-from-a-hacker-tech-tuesday/
http://q103albany.com/is-that-text-message-from-a-hacker-tech-tuesday/#commentsTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:30:49 +0000Big Richhttp://q103albany.com/?p=120888Continue reading…]]>It was revealed last week that there is an inherent security flaw in the way a SMS message, more commonly known as a text message, can be sent with a reply to address different from the address that sent it and you wouldn't see it, thus sending a reply to someone entirely different from whom it appears to be from. This kind of thing isn't really new, but common sense can help protect you.

]]>http://q103albany.com/is-that-text-message-from-a-hacker-tech-tuesday/feed/0Photo BIG Rich/Q103Operation Hang Up in Progresshttp://q103albany.com/operation-hang-up-in-progress/
http://q103albany.com/operation-hang-up-in-progress/#commentsMon, 23 Apr 2012 16:47:05 +0000WQBKhttp://q103albany.com/?p=86810Continue reading…]]>Be aware if you are driving the Northway or other area roads around the Capital Region or that fact New York State. For the next week, State Police are targeting motorists who are using cellphone and other electronic devices while driving.

]]>http://q103albany.com/operation-hang-up-in-progress/feed/0flickr user jason wheelerAnother Texting Fail [VIDEO]http://q103albany.com/another-texting-fail-video/
http://q103albany.com/another-texting-fail-video/#commentsThu, 16 Feb 2012 14:25:18 +0000WQBKhttp://q103albany.com/?p=65870Continue reading…]]>We really have to start paying attention while we walk and text. Remember the girl who fell into the fountain at a mall? Now watch this video, see the girl in the right corner walk and fail while texting. The funny thing is, it happened during a live news report.

]]>http://q103albany.com/another-texting-fail-video/feed/0YouTubeTexting While Walking Is A Dangers Game PSA [VIDEO]http://q103albany.com/texting-while-walking-is-a-dangers-game-psa-video/
http://q103albany.com/texting-while-walking-is-a-dangers-game-psa-video/#commentsMon, 09 Jan 2012 22:12:55 +0000Dalton Castlehttp://q103albany.com/?p=56066Continue reading…]]>There are many things that you shouldn’t do while you text. Walking is just one of them. I think a lot of people could benefit from watching this video.

]]>http://q103albany.com/texting-while-walking-is-a-dangers-game-psa-video/feed/0New Bill Should Help Stop Texting And Drivinghttp://q103albany.com/new-bill-should-help-stop-texting-and-driving/
http://q103albany.com/new-bill-should-help-stop-texting-and-driving/#commentsTue, 03 May 2011 23:11:10 +0000JMrozekhttp://q103albany.com/?p=14211Continue reading…]]>Now texting and driving could get you more than just a fine, it can get you points against your license too. And it will be easier for an officer to give you that ticket as well. Here’s something I didn’t know before,

]]>http://q103albany.com/new-bill-should-help-stop-texting-and-driving/feed/0Photo by Jeff J Mitchell,Getty ImagesCell Phone Sweep Going Onhttp://q103albany.com/cell-phone-sweep-going-on/
http://q103albany.com/cell-phone-sweep-going-on/#commentsTue, 12 Apr 2011 21:45:33 +0000JMrozekhttp://q103albany.com/?p=12290Continue reading…]]>If you’re one of those people who illegally talk on the phone while driving you better be extra alert over the next few days.